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Convert Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second
Convert Kilometers per Hour(kph) to Meters per Second(mps) or vice versa.
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What is Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second Conversion?
A kilometers per hour (kph) to meters per second (mps) conversion expresses speed measurements in smaller, more precise metric units, commonly used in physics and engineering.
Kilometers per Hour to Meters per Second Formula
Meters per Second = Kilometers per Hour ÷ 3.6
Example: 18 kilometers per hour ÷ 3.6 = 5 meters per second
1 kilometer per hour ≈ 0.277778 meters per second. This conversion is crucial for scientific and engineering calculations involving speed.
Why use this conversion?
- Physics: Common in equations involving motion and energy.
- Engineering: Essential for designing systems involving moving objects.
- Athletics: Used to analyze performance in running or cycling.
- Weather Reports: Useful in expressing wind speeds.